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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 5 Rumson Suppliers

Oil Prices in Rumson, NJ

Updated Today at 08:29 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Globe Discount $3.73 Yes Yes
Lawes Discount Oil $3.25 Yes Yes
NJ Easy $3.23 Yes Yes
Globe Petroleum Call for price No No
Lawes Home Comfort Call for price No No

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Rumson, NJ Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$3.23 $3.23 Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
150$2.93 $2.93 Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200$2.91 $2.91 Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250$2.91 $2.91 Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Rumson Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Week Trend+$0.061
1 Month Trend+$0.122
1 Year Trend-$0.089

Rumson Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
12/21/2024$3.403
12/20/2024$3.403
12/19/2024$3.416
12/18/2024$3.423
12/17/2024$3.433
12/16/2024$3.423
12/15/2024$3.270
12/14/2024$3.270
12/13/2024$3.270
12/12/2024$3.270
12/11/2024$3.163
12/10/2024$3.199
12/09/2024$3.184
12/08/2024$3.199
12/07/2024$3.199
12/06/2024$3.199
12/05/2024$3.219
12/04/2024$3.239
12/02/2024$3.184
12/01/2024$3.184
11/30/2024$3.184
11/29/2024$3.184
11/28/2024$3.199
11/27/2024$3.199
11/26/2024$3.259
11/25/2024$3.254
11/24/2024$3.249
11/23/2024$3.249
11/22/2024$3.249
11/19/2024$3.179

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Rumson Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Rumson, used by 3,030 or 79.22% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Rumson homeowners is electricity, used by 586 homes (15.32%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (188), propane (24).

Rumson Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelRumson Households % of Households
Natural Gas3,03079.2%
Electricity58615.3%
Heating Oil1884.9%
Propane240.6%

Natural gas (79.2%)

Electricity (15.3%)

Heating oil (4.9%)

Propane (0.6%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Rumson

Heating oil has become more popular in Rumson. In the 4 years since 2018, the number of heating oil homes rose from 131 to 188, a 43.51% lift.

Rumson Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
2011360
2012262
2013231
2014169
2015127
2016170
2017180
2018131
2019111
2020126
2021154
2022188

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Rumson

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 22 to 24.

Between 2018 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 2,649 to 3,030.

Electricity use for home heating in Rumson

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Rumson. Since 2018, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 374 to 586, a 56.68% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Rumson

Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all space heating fuels. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank in the basement.

Homeowners in Rumson have not yet adopted solar heating.

Rumson, NJ Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Rumson homeowners purchased a total of 123,546 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 409 towns in New Jersey, Rumson ranks 296th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Rumson ranks 3589th out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Rumson’s overall heating oil use varies from year to year, primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more oil to keep homes warm. Last winter in Rumson, the average outside temperature was 4.5° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Rumson Average Winter Temperature

Heating SeasonAverage Temperature
2024 - 202546° F
2023 - 202441.5° F

Rumson Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Rumson homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 5 heating oil companies that serve Rumson is an important decision.

Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 2 “full-service” oil companies that serve Rumson. Full service companies such as Lawes Home Comfort or Globe Petroleum offer automatic fuel delivery and furnace repair under a single roof.

Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel Companies” or “Cash Heating Oil Companies”, these companies are for the budget-conscious Rumson homeowner. In return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank and place an order when you run low on oil. Examples of cash heating oil companies that serve Rumson include Globe Discount and Lawes Discount Oil.

Rumson Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Rumson: 5 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Rumson: 18 miles

Average Number Of Rumson Homes Served Per Company: 37 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Rumson Oil Company: 24,709 gallons per year

Rumson, NJ Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 188 households in Rumson, NJ heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Rumson, NJ temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

4% of Rumson, NJ Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Rumson, NJ HouseholdsRumson, NJ Heating Oil Households
3,825188

5 Rumson, NJ Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 123,546 gallons of heating oil delivered to Rumson, NJ homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Rumson, NJ community relies on its 5 oil companies to keep warm.

Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal. In the case of Rumson, NJ, two of the closest terminals are Buckeye in Newark, NJ and Psx in Tremley Point, NJ. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Rumson, NJ.

Rumson Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Rumson, NJ?

The best price of home heating oil in Rumson, NJ today is $3.25 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Rumson, NJ ranges from a low of $3.25 to a high of $3.73. The average heating oil price in New Jersey state is $3.42.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Rumson, NJ?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $342.00 in Rumson, NJ. Prices range from $324.90 to $373.00, depending on the oil company.

Is the price of heating oil in Rumson, NJ rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Rumson, NJ has been rising over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.04 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Rumson, NJ?

The average price of home heating oil in Rumson, NJ is $3.42 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Rumson, NJ?

Today in Rumson, NJ, the price of home heating oil is $3.25 per gallon, which amounts to $324.90 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Rumson, NJ?

The current price of heating oil in Rumson, NJ ranges from $3.25 to $3.73 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.42 per gallon.

Why are heating oil prices rising today in Rumson, NJ?

Heating oil prices in Rumson, NJ have fallen in the last day by -$0.17.

How much is home heating oil right now in Rumson, NJ?

The current price of home heating oil in Rumson, NJ ranges from $3.25 to $3.73 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

Is heating oil going up or down in Rumson, NJ?

Heating oil prices have gone up in Rumson, NJ by $0.04 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $4.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Rumson, NJ?

As of today, December 20th, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.42 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $3.25 to $3.73 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Rumson, NJ?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Rumson, NJ ranges from $3.25 to $3.73 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Rumson, NJ?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Rumson, NJ. Over the past year, Rumson, NJ heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $5.53 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.12 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.42, and $2.29 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $3.25. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.

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